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Re: New Rosette
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 8:07 pm
by Kevin in California
It could be Box Elder, but I would guess it was dyed to get that red coloring.
I've dyed Maple burl with red dye before having it stabilized, and it looks alot like that.
Kevin
Re: New Rosette
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 8:10 pm
by TonyinNYC
I don't think it was dyed. I'm going to email the guy again. I need to know now!
Re: New Rosette
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 11:23 pm
by TonyinNYC
Here it is scraped down and with a coat of shellac. Totally changes the look. I think my repairs came out OK but I could have done a better job. Anyway, here it is:
What do you all think?
Tony
Re: New Rosette
Posted: Mon Feb 20, 2012 11:58 pm
by TonyinNYC
It is spalted box elder. Just got confirmation.
Re: New Rosette
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 3:42 am
by Bob Matthews
TonyinNYC wrote:
What do you all think?
Tony
I think it looks stunning, like the insides of a boiling volcano!
Bob
Re: New Rosette
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 9:26 am
by TonyinNYC
Thanks! What a description too!